ATI Questions (Exam 2)

Question 1

The nurse has determined that a client has a BMI of 27. The nurse recognizes that this client is in which of the following categories?

1. healthy weight
2. obesity class 1
3. obesity class 2
4. overweight

Answer 1

4: overweight

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a client who is 5 ft. 10 in. tall (1.78 meters) is too thin. If the client’s current weight is 110 lbs., what is this client’s current body mass index?

1. 24.80
2. 15.78
3. 21.67
4. 18.32

Answer 2

2: 15.78
110/2.2=50 50/1.78 squared = 15.78

Question 3

A client’s BMI is reflective of class 3 obesity. Using the rule-of-thumb method, the nurse determines that the 300-pound client should consume how many calories each day? Round to the nearest whole number.
1. 2527
2. 2572
3. 2775
4. 2727

Answer 3

4: 2727 calories

Question 4

The nurse is reviewing a client’s food log on a follow-up visit. The client has noted the calories by fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. However, the client has not included any calories from the glass of wine they drink every evening. The nurse points out that alcohol contains how much energy?
1. 5 cal/g
2. 9 cal/g
3. 7 cal/g
4. 3 cal/g

Answer 4

3: 7 cal/g

4 cal/g = carbohydrates/proteins
9 cal/g = fat

Question 5

How many feet are in a meter?

Answer 5

3 feet/meter

Question 6

What is the conversion of pounds to kilograms?

Answer 6

lbs/2.2 = kg

Question 7

How do you calculate body mass index (BMI)?

Answer 7

weight in kg/height in meters squared

Question 8

The client is being admitted for outpatient surgery. During the assessment, the nurse notes the client is 6 ft 3 in tall and weighs 97 kg. What is this client’s BMI?
1. 24
2. 30
3. 33
4. 27

Answer 8

4: 27